Yvoir (Namur) guided rock climbing

Yvoir, in Namur, is a fantastic destination for initiation or to improve your skills rock climbing in Belgium, with Christophe, certified rock climbing instructor. Join him for 1 or 2 days!

Duration1+ day

Offer periodApr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Skill LevelBeginner

Fitness LevelOccasional

Type of tripPrivate

Description

Located between Namur and Dinant, the Paradou rocks in Yvoir form an limestone massif at the Meuse valley. This is a great rock climbing destination in Wallonia, Belgium. It is an ideal massif for an initiation or to improve your skills in slab and multi-pitch routes climbing. In fact, the difficulty can vary between easy and sustained, depending on your level. We can practice single- and multi-pitch climbing here.

There is a fantastic large slab, 60 meters high, called “L’Impériale”. It is right next to a beautiful isolated needle, from which we can descend abseiling. The climb is essentially on slabs, on reglets and holes. But there are also dihedrals, ridges and overhanging routes.

The main reasons why I enjoy guiding my friends and clients here are:
– Magnificent limestone slabs with great views over the Meuse valley
– Ideal for an initiation or to train climbing on slabs and multi-pitch routes
– Possible to mix sport routes and multi-pitch routes.

Tempted to join me in Yvoir for some fantastic rock climbing? Then please request to book this trip and we will meet soon! I am sure you will have the time of your life.

Accommodation

There are hotels, lodges and campings nearby.

Disclaimer

If I'm not available, you will be guided by another certified Belgian climbing instructor.

More info

- If conditions are favorable, we can also practice rock climbing during the rest of the year.
- Try to book at least 5 days before climbing days.
- I'll take maximum 4 climbers with me (depending on the program). If you come with a larger group, I'll be coming with another rock climbing instructor.

Meeting point

Parking along the road in front of the rocks.

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About the guide

I discovered the mountain with my parents at a young age thanks to hiking and alpine skiing. Around 12 years old, I started climbing, and it rapidly became a real passion, allowing me to live moments of intense adventure and escape. I dedicated most of my free time to it, which allowed me to reach a good level fast.

The Wallonie rocks, and particularly Freyr, are a great school to train for walls abroad like the large walls in Verdon, the Calanques and Chamonix. My passion took me then to alpinism, ski touring, ice climbing, canyoning. After my studies, I took 2 long initiating travels to Latin America, traveling the Andes range from Ecuador to Patagonia, by foot and cycling, down the Southern route. This exceptional experience woke up a new passion in me: traveling, discovering large spaces, different cultures and civilisations, to meet others and to get to know myself.

After sharing this passion with my friends and family, I discovered the urge to make of it a real profession. I started studying to become a climbing and alpinism instructor (UPMM certification). My studies in Physical Education and Physiotherapy gave me extra knowledge of physiology, pedagogy and traumatology.

I supervised my first climbing and alpinism trainings in the Club Alpin Belge. I then became a teacher at the CAB - a Federation for many educations destined for members, future instructors and physical education teachers. I was hired at the Federation-CAB as an education coordinator in 2003, then technical director in 2005. The 7 years spent at the CAB strengthened my technical, pedagogical and management abilities. In 2011, I decided to change my orientation and return to the "field", working again in the organisation of trainings, trips, expeditions...

My motto: professionalism, friendliness and above all pleasure!

Languages

Spanish | English | French

Residence

Brussels

For booking assistance

Have any doubts? Talk directly with an Explore Share assistant.The Concierge service is a great tool for when you still haven't decided what kind of Adventure you're looking for and you're open to suggestions

Price includes

• Guiding fee

Price details

• The price indicated is for a day trip. If you want to leave for 1/2 day (only possible on weekdays), the price is 242€, to be divided by the number of participants.
If you are not a member of an alpine club, you will have to pay the access to the rock (12€ for adults, 6€ under 18 years old).
Equipment rental is 5€ per person (harness, helmet, belaying device, life line, quickdraws, rope).

What people are saying about this trip

Quentin Gueuning

5.00

September 2019

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Quentin Gueuning

5.00

September 2019

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Rebecca Smart

5.00

September 2019

Christophe was an excellent guide! He choose a climbing spot that suited our group perfectly and was very helpful in teaching us how to climb.

Karel Bos

5.00

August 2019

We had a great day on the rocks with Christophe. He made it fun and challenging and was able to cater for the different climbing levels in our group. Thanks!

Stephanie Shearing

4.00

July 2019

We were a big group with different levels, which is could not have been easy for Christophe, but he managed to make our birthday party a big success! We much appreciated Christophe\'s support and tips and would all love to come back!

Lois Woodhead

5.00

June 2019

Christophe is amazing, very accommodating, friendly, lots of local tips.
We had a great day with him, learning to lead climb safely.
Anybody looking to develop their climbing knowledge/ability, Christophe is your man.

Great trip. Quickly assessed the level, and chose suitable climbing spots. Well organized and planned, punctual, with an aptitude for teaching and sharing. 10/10 would recommend!

Sten Schurer

5.00

August 2018

It was an amazing experience and Ann-Laure is a great guide!

Jellis V.

5.00

April 2018

5/ 5 stars without a doubt. Ann-Laure and Christophe are amazing and fun instructors!

Amanda R Taylor

4.00

June 2017

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Maren & Ruud

5.00

August 2016

We had a great day on the cliffs of Freyr with Christophe. He showed us some really nice climbing spots and gave us a lot of hints were to go climbing in the area. We did two nice multi-pitch tours and some sports climbing... Christophe did a fantastic job showing us the ins and outs. He found the right mix to both challenge and support us, always having an eye on safety - and most important, we had a lot of fun.